Small, irregular islands of bone located within sutures of the skull are known as __________.

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The small, irregular islands of bone located within sutures of the skull are known as wormian bones. They are also known as sutural bones or intra-sutural bones. Sesamoid bones are small bones embedded within tendons or joint capsules. Digital impressions are markings on bones left by tendons or other soft tissues. Habenular calcifications are calcium deposits in the pineal gland.

Small, Irregular Islands of Bone Located Within Sutures of the Skull